# Embrapa agricultural research and policy initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/embrapa-agricultural-research-and-policy-initiatives > Updated: 2026-08-20T17:09:30.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2. The Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa) has expanded its focus from domestic strategic policy to advanced space-based agricultural research. Initially, Embrapa released a strategic agenda intended to guide legislative and executive candidates during the October elections. This agenda emphasizes sustainable policies, scientific investment, and technological innovation to address climate change and food security. Concurrently, Brazilian legislative efforts have focused on rural security through proposed monitoring systems and reforms to agricultural insurance frameworks to manage climate-related risks. Subsequently, Embrapa has led the RedeSpace Farming Brazil initiative in partnership with the Brazilian Space Agency (AEB). This project aims to develop self-sufficient agricultural systems for long-duration space missions, such as those involving NASA’s Artemis Accords. Research has progressed to testing crop resilience—specifically sweet potato and chickpea varieties—against microgravity and cosmic radiation, including suborbital flight tests via Blue Origin. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-20: Embrapa leads Brazilian research to develop space farming technologies Led by Embrapa and the Brazilian Space Agency, RedeSpace Farming Brazil is developing technologies to cultivate crops like sweet potatoes and chickpeas for future missions to the Moon and Mars. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/embrapa-leads-brazilian-research-to-develop-space-farming-technologies ### 2026-08-19: Embrapa issues strategic agricultural policy proposals for Brazil Embrapa has issued strategic agricultural policy recommendations for Brazilian candidates, while new legislative proposals aim to enhance rural security and strengthen agricultural insurance frameworks. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/embrapa-issues-sustainable-agriculture-policy-proposals-for-brazilian-candidates --- Cite as: Embrapa agricultural research and policy initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/embrapa-agricultural-research-and-policy-initiatives